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At Chilean rally, Christians encouraged to say ‘yes’ to life
The theme of the festival was to celebrate life in all of its different forms, from donating organs to helping the vulnerable, but abortion was the main focus.
Detroit parishioners gather on city’s streets praying to end violence
Taking Back the Night is prayer group started by the Archdiocese of Detroit's Office of Black Catholic Ministries. Its objective is simple: asking God for peace on the streets of the city they love.
Canadian bishops to hear Dutch cardinal speak on euthanasia
When Canadian bishops meet in late September, they will discuss the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada.
Author finds One World Trade Center a witness to nation’s spirit
Fifteen years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks decimated the twin towers in lower Manhattan, the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center rises out of the ground, a palpable symbol of triumph and optimism.
Phyllis Schlafly dies; Catholic woman supported conservative causes
Phyllis Schlafly, 92, died Sept. 5 at her home in Ladue, Missouri, outside St. Louis, according the Eagle Forum, an organization she founded in 1975. No cause of death was given, but she had been ill for some time.
Assignment changes announced for local clergy
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced appointments for six priests and one permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Mother Teresa: ‘Do small things with great love’
The "small things" that St. Teresa did so captivated the world that she was sought out by popes, presidents and other figures of influence from all over the globe. But she always returned to India to be with those she loved most -- the "poorest of the poor."
St. Teresa of Kolkata will always be ‘Mother’ Teresa, pope says
With a large tapestry of the woman known as the "Saint of the Gutters" suspended above him, Pope Francis proclaimed the sainthood of Mother Teresa of Kolkata Sept. 4 in Rome before 120,000 people.
Parish fights Philippine drug problem with rehab, food
As the body count rises in the Philippines' war on drugs, a Catholic priest is emphasizing healing over killing. More than 1,000 alleged drug users and dealers have been killed, and police are encouraged not to worry about due process.
Georgetown announces beginning of reconciliation for its slaveholding past
Georgetown University last year stripped from a building the name of one of its past presidents, a priest who authorized the sale of 272 women, children and men -- slaves sold to save the university from financial ruin in 1838.